counterpoint
nounHow many syllables in counterpoint?
There are 3 syllables in the word counterpoint.How to pronounce counterpoint:
Definition of counterpoint:
- counterpoint (noun):
- a complementing or contrasting item opposite
- a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies.
Synonyms for counterpoint:
complement
concerted music
contrast
foil
polyphony
Antonyms for counterpoint:
agreement
harmony
peace
Here are some other common 3-syllable words.
- counsellor
- counselling
- cotoros
- costlier
- cosseting
- cosmonaut
- cosmetic
- corporal
- coroner
- coronal
- cornerstone
- cormorant
- cordial
- corcoran
- coralie
- copier
- coordinance
- conviction
- convicted
- conveyor
- conveyance
- conversion
- conversers
- conversance
- controlling
- contraction
- continuing
- continents
- contention
- consummate
- consulted
- consultant
- constructed
- constable
- consigliere
- consensus
- connecter
- conjugate
- conifers
- conifer
- conical
- conductress
- conductive
- conducted
- conductance
- condiments
- concurrent
- concreteness
- concession
- concertly
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English compound words often have a primary stress on the first syllable, helping to distinguish them from phrases.
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